Control Products, Inc. has been in business since 1946 providing comprehensive application support for their linear position sensors, which differentiates them from other companies. They have 45 employees working out of one location in East Hanover, NJ. Their sensors have a wide variety of applications in industries such as military, aerospace, environmental controls, energy, and more. Their sensors can operate under water at depth and in harsh environments making them suitable for applications such as offshore drilling, oil refineries, and hydraulic cylinders.
2. This approach of providingThis approach of providing
comprehensive applicationcomprehensive application
support is what differentiates ussupport is what differentiates us
from other companies.from other companies.
3. About CPIAbout CPI
In business since 1946In business since 1946
45 Employees45 Employees
Privately held, 3rd generationPrivately held, 3rd generation
All design, manufacturing in one location, EastAll design, manufacturing in one location, East
Hanover, NJHanover, NJ
Dedicated, stable work forceDedicated, stable work force
7. X1 thermal switches for engineX1 thermal switches for engine
overtempovertemp
Diamond Aircraft, AustriaDiamond Aircraft, Austria
8. Environmental Control SystemsEnvironmental Control Systems
* Hamilton Sundstrand
* Honeywell (AiReseach)
* Honeywell Normal Air
Every Boeing 747
has 11 of our M2
Series thermal
switches in the
ECS.
9. ENERGYENERGY
Unlike other draw wire sensors, SL Series sensors operateUnlike other draw wire sensors, SL Series sensors operate under waterunder water. In fact, we. In fact, we
are working on a subsea application where the sensor must operate in at-depthare working on a subsea application where the sensor must operate in at-depth
pressures in sea water.pressures in sea water.
We believe there is a substantial market for a sensor which will operate in sea waterWe believe there is a substantial market for a sensor which will operate in sea water
(any depth), or just in the salt air environment, on shipboard as well as off-shore(any depth), or just in the salt air environment, on shipboard as well as off-shore
drilling applications.drilling applications.
10. Sensor EvolutionSensor Evolution
The last 16 years have given us the opportunity toThe last 16 years have given us the opportunity to
learn more about the limitations and capabilitieslearn more about the limitations and capabilities
of our SL Series sensors, all the while exploringof our SL Series sensors, all the while exploring
application opportunities far outside of ourapplication opportunities far outside of our
original target of mobile equipment. Here weoriginal target of mobile equipment. Here we
will show you the expanded capabilities of thewill show you the expanded capabilities of the
product line and the applications we are finding.product line and the applications we are finding.
11. New Remote Mount – This approach has greatly simplified the installation ofNew Remote Mount – This approach has greatly simplified the installation of
our sensor into any hydraulic cylinder. And, it will retrofit cylinders whereour sensor into any hydraulic cylinder. And, it will retrofit cylinders where
magnetostrictive (rod-type) sensors are used. These units are available formagnetostrictive (rod-type) sensors are used. These units are available for
1M applications.1M applications.
* SL0390 – Strokes up to 1M* SL0390 – Strokes up to 1M
12. The image below depicts an SL0390 remote sensor installed in a cylinder, replacing a rod-type
sensor, where the rod was previously gun drilled. The piston rod center bore is not necessary for
the installation of our sensor; this simply illustrates the drop-in replacement capability.
13. The internal mount sensor offering has also been expanded to provide stroke lengthThe internal mount sensor offering has also been expanded to provide stroke length
capability to 10 meters.capability to 10 meters.
•SL1390 – Strokes to 1M
•SL1290 – Strokes to 3M (obsolete)
•SL1490 – Strokes to 7M (obsolete)
•SL2000 -- Strokes to 10M -- this
product takes advantage of the
extensive development behind
magnetostrictive sensors, using MTS
magnetostrictive sensors as the
primary sensing technology.
14. Gate valve actuator control in miningGate valve actuator control in mining
applicationapplication
15. A CPI SL0390 is installed on the top of this tie rod cylinder. This allows for precise control ofA CPI SL0390 is installed on the top of this tie rod cylinder. This allows for precise control of
the valve position from a remote location.the valve position from a remote location.
Sensor mounts
here (not shown)
16.
17. Valve ActuatorValve Actuator
Hydraulically actuated valves come in all shape and sizes. Our sensors
have been specified for valves in hydroelectric dams, underwater turbines,
and mining operations.
18. Large Telescoping CylindersLarge Telescoping Cylinders
CPI SL Series sensors are the only internal position sensors
which will work on telescoping cylinders. These are used to
raise platforms on land-based drilling rigs. Sensors are
required to synchronize the cylinders.
19. Piston AccumulatorsPiston Accumulators
This is an outstanding application for SL Series sensors, as there is no
better way to sense the potential within the accumulator. Manufacturers
have used pressure and flow sensors, which do not provide true piston
position due to inevitable system losses. They’ve even designed rod-
type sensors into a few applications, which require substantial design
accommodations, and the addition of another leak point where the probe
passes through the piston.
20. CPI’s SL1200 has been specified for accumulators used in water treatment plantsCPI’s SL1200 has been specified for accumulators used in water treatment plants
where accumulator potential must be known with certainty, as these are used aswhere accumulator potential must be known with certainty, as these are used as
hydraulic power back-up for valve actuation in the event of a power failure.hydraulic power back-up for valve actuation in the event of a power failure.
21. Outside the box: The SL Series Sensors are more than just hydraulic cylinder andOutside the box: The SL Series Sensors are more than just hydraulic cylinder and
accumulator position sensors. In the broadest sense, they are DRAW WIRE SENSORS, andaccumulator position sensors. In the broadest sense, they are DRAW WIRE SENSORS, and
within that class of sensors, they are extreme environment draw wire sensors.within that class of sensors, they are extreme environment draw wire sensors.
Consider that these units can be run “dry”, i.e. not submerged in hydraulic fluid. Moisture, oilConsider that these units can be run “dry”, i.e. not submerged in hydraulic fluid. Moisture, oil
vapor, extreme temperatures do not affect their operation. This is possible thanks to our usevapor, extreme temperatures do not affect their operation. This is possible thanks to our use
of LVDT’s as the core sensing technology.of LVDT’s as the core sensing technology.
An example of their use as a harsh duty draw wire sensor is in oil refinery equipment, whereAn example of their use as a harsh duty draw wire sensor is in oil refinery equipment, where
the sensor was part of a valve control system in the coking process. There are particularly highthe sensor was part of a valve control system in the coking process. There are particularly high
temperatures in this installation, makingtemperatures in this installation, making
magnetostrictive sensors unusable.magnetostrictive sensors unusable.